Paris Bars, Clubs, and Cafes
A guide to the best Paris bars, clubs, cafes, and lounges, from classic and nostalgic to edgy, trendy, or arty-trashy.
La Java Bar and Club
La Java is a historic bar, club and concert venue in the dynamic working class Belleville neighborhood in Paris. The legendary Parisian vocalist Edith Piaf gave some of her first performances at La Java, and the bar retains its mystique today, while being firmly rooted in the contemporary.
La Java is a historic bar, club and concert venue in the dynamic working class Belleville neighborhood in Paris. The legendary Parisian vocalist Edith Piaf gave some of her first performances at La Java, and the bar retains its mystique today, while being firmly rooted in the contemporary.
Hotel Costes: Fashion District Lounge
Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt reviews the oh-so-chic bar and lounge at the Hotel Costes, a favorite among fashionistas and entertainers. The Costes is in the heart of the Rue Saint-Honoré fashion district, so coming here for a drink after a long day of shopping or gazing is un bon plan (a great idea).
Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt reviews the oh-so-chic bar and lounge at the Hotel Costes, a favorite among fashionistas and entertainers. The Costes is in the heart of the Rue Saint-Honoré fashion district, so coming here for a drink after a long day of shopping or gazing is un bon plan (a great idea).
Le Divan du Monde: Paris Nostalgia, Revamped
Le Divan du Monde is a stylish and elegant nightclub, music venue, and lounge in the North Paris Montmartre neighborhood. It was formerly known as Le Divan Japonais and was frequented by such 19th century luminaries as poet Charles Baudelaire and painter Toulouse-Lautrec.
Le Divan du Monde is a stylish and elegant nightclub, music venue, and lounge in the North Paris Montmartre neighborhood. It was formerly known as Le Divan Japonais and was frequented by such 19th century luminaries as poet Charles Baudelaire and painter Toulouse-Lautrec.
The WAGG Bar and Nightclub
The WAGG is a fun and unintimidating bar and club on Paris' left bank. Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt gives the lowdown on Carwash Night at the WAGG, where the DJs spin house, funk, disco, salsa, and pop classics and the crowd is unpretentious.
The WAGG is a fun and unintimidating bar and club on Paris' left bank. Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt gives the lowdown on Carwash Night at the WAGG, where the DJs spin house, funk, disco, salsa, and pop classics and the crowd is unpretentious.
Au Chat Noir Performance Cafe and Bar
Au Chat Noir is a Paris cafe, bar and performance space in the lively multicultural Belleville district. Come here for the quintessential arty Parisian cafe experience, poetry readings and weighty conversations included.
Au Chat Noir is a Paris cafe, bar and performance space in the lively multicultural Belleville district. Come here for the quintessential arty Parisian cafe experience, poetry readings and weighty conversations included.
Au Petit Garage
Au Petit Garage is an unpretentious, old-style rock bar in Paris featuring endearingly worn vintage furniture and chatty regulars. Au Petit Garage is located in Paris' lively Oberkampf district. Try this Paris bar for inexpensive drinks and nostalgic hard rock ambiance.
Au Petit Garage is an unpretentious, old-style rock bar in Paris featuring endearingly worn vintage furniture and chatty regulars. Au Petit Garage is located in Paris' lively Oberkampf district. Try this Paris bar for inexpensive drinks and nostalgic hard rock ambiance.
Batofar: Top Nightspot (For the Non-Seasick)
One of Paris' hottest clubs is located on a bright red lighship and anchored near the National Library on the right bank. Electro, jungle, and hip-hop fans will especially appreciate.
One of Paris' hottest clubs is located on a bright red lighship and anchored near the National Library on the right bank. Electro, jungle, and hip-hop fans will especially appreciate.
Café Chéri(e)
Café Chéri(e) is a much-frequented bar in the gritty and arty Belleville neighborhoood. This spot is well-known for its talented D.J's, slam poetry nights, gallery openings, and trashy chic. The drinks are cheap, too.
Café Chéri(e) is a much-frequented bar in the gritty and arty Belleville neighborhoood. This spot is well-known for its talented D.J's, slam poetry nights, gallery openings, and trashy chic. The drinks are cheap, too.
Time Out Paris Clubs and Gigs Page
British travel guide Time Out's page dedicated to Paris nightlife.
British travel guide Time Out's page dedicated to Paris nightlife.